Two Australian nationals, 21-year-old Sara Zelenak and 28-year-old Kirsty Boden, were among the eight killed in the June 3attack on London Bridge and Borough Market.

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The attack began when three men rammed pedestrians with a van on London Bridge, before jumping out and randomly stabbing people. Within 10 minutes they were shot dead by London police.

Football Federation Australia said in a statement Thursday that both the Asian Football Confederation and the Saudi Arabian team had agreed to hold a minute's silence before the match in Adelaide to pay tribute to the victims.

However, the FAA said it was "further advised by Saudi team officials that this tradition was not in keeping with Saudi culture and they would move to their side of the field and respect our custom whilst taking their own positions on the field."

"The local broadcaster, FOXSPORTS, was informed of this prior to the minute's silence taking place," it added.

A minutes silence was held in honour those lost in the recent terrorist attacks during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match.